A brilliant is a diamond or other gemstone cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to have exceptional brilliance.
Diamond cut most facets.
With 57 sometimes 58 facets the classic round shape paired with numerous facets grabs the light better than any other diamond shape.
Thus it s the most important facet of the diamond as it affects the diamond s brilliance and sparkle.
The shape resembles that of a cone and provides maximized light return through the top of the diamond.
Brilliant cut diamonds were designed to have the most facets and the most sparkle.
The size of a diamond may also be a factor.
Very small 0 02 carats 4 mg diamonds known as melée are usually given simplified cuts i e with fewer facets this is because a full cut brilliant of such small size would appear milky to the human eye owing to its inability to resolve the stone s dispersive fire conversely very large diamonds are usually given fancy cuts with many.
Rarely is it less than 50.
It is through this facet that incident light is reflected back.
In a round brilliant cut diamond table facet has octagonal shape.